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On Aug. 27, Ramsey County Manager Johanna Berg and incoming County Manager Ling Becker provided the board of commissioners the proposed 2025 supplemental county budget of $848.5 million.
Watch the presentation to the board of commissioners.
The budget makes no change to the 4.75% property tax levy that commissioners approved back in Dec. 2023 as part of the 2024-25 biennial budget. Revenues raised from property taxes fund 45.8% of the county, with the rest of the funds coming from intergovernmental revenues (28.4%), charges for services (18.1%) and other sources.
Ramsey County residents may vote by using an absentee ballot in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. All residents can vote absentee in Minnesota.
Voting for the general election begins Sept. 20.
Request an absentee ballot
Serve your community as an election judge
We're looking for election judges to staff local polling places for the general election as well as during early voting. Student judge opportunities are also available for youth 16-17 years old.
Sign up to be an election judge
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Ramsey County is launching several key solicitations in September, focusing on inclusive development, infrastructure and business growth.
For more details on these opportunities, visit the respective webpages.
Critical Corridors Development & Infrastructure Solicitation
Ramsey County opened applications on Sept. 3 for grants up to $500,000 for inclusive redevelopment and infrastructure projects within key corridors, with applications due by Oct. 15.
2024 Emerging and Diverse Developer Program
Beginning Sept. 5, Ramsey County invites emerging developers to apply for a housing development program, with responses due by Oct. 31, and offers technical assistance for this and other related solicitations.
CEO Next Business Institute Applications
Applications are open until Sept.15 for the CEO Next Business Institute, which helps second-stage businesses in Ramsey and neighboring counties scale their operations.
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Ramsey County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, will conduct controlled archery deer hunts this fall throughout the county parks system.
Daylong hunts will be conducted at seven park and trail locations on select dates in October, November and December. Two separate hunts will be held at each location. Each hunt period is three days long, with the second hunt occurring two to three weeks after the first.
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Measles is in our community: Don’t wait, vaccinate your kids!
Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It can cause ear infections, pneumonia, seizures, and in some instances, brain damage and death. The best way to prevent measles is to get vaccinated. Learn more about the measles.
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This year’s national theme emphasizes that starting a conversation today can help you and your family take more steps toward being prepared.
You can build your preparedness at your own pace by taking simple steps:
- Choose a time when everyone is calm and relaxed.
- Consider spreading the discussions over a set period, so decisions aren’t rushed and everyone feels comfortable talking about the topic.
- Share the steps you've already taken to prepare and encourage others to ask questions about what might work for them.
Review safety tips and get tools to plan for emergencies.
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September is Healthy Aging Month
National Healthy Aging Month encourages older adults to focus on their health and well-being. Learn what Ramsey County is doing to promote healthy aging in the community.
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Help your community reduce, reuse and recycle as a Recycling Ambassador
Registration for the next Ramsey County Recycling Ambassador Program training is now open!
Recycling Ambassadors volunteer to encourage our community to reduce, reuse and recycle. Topics covered in the training include food scraps recycling, climate change, environmental justice, household hazardous waste and general recycling.
The training will take place virtually 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8 and Oct. 15.
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